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Oseltamivir treatment is currently the only way of managing influenza in young infants for whom influenza vaccines are not licensed, but little data exist on the effectiveness of the treatment in this age group.

In a prospective study, we enrolled 431 newborn infants and followed them up for 10months during their first respiratory season (September 2017-June 2018). During each respiratory illness, we examined the infants and obtained nasopharyngeal specimens for determination of the viral etiology. Infants with influenza were re-examined at short intervals, and additional nasopharyngeal specimens were obtained at each visit for measuring the viral load. All infants with symptoms <48hours received oseltamivir treatment. The parents filled out daily symptom diaries.

Among 23 infants with influenza A, the mean total duration of illness in oseltamivir recipients was 82.1hours, compared with 253.5hours in infants without treatment (P=.0003). For infants with influenza B, the corresponding durations were 110.0 and 173.9hours, respectively (P=.03). In infants with influenza A, total symptom scores were significantly lower in oseltamivir-treated infants at all time points between days 3 and 11 after the onset of therapy. In most children with either influenza A or B, viral antigen concentrations declined rapidly within 1-2days after the initiation of oseltamivir treatment.

Oseltamivir treatment of infants with influenza rapidly decreased the viral load in nasopharyngeal secretions and shortened the duration and severity of symptoms. The clinical effectiveness of oseltamivir appeared to be greater against influenza A than against influenza B infections.

Oseltamivir treatment of infants with influenza rapidly decreased the viral load in nasopharyngeal secretions and shortened the duration and severity of symptoms. The clinical effectiveness of oseltamivir appeared to be greater against influenza A than against influenza B infections.Bottle-fed infants are at higher risk for rapid weight gain compared with breastfed infants. Few studies have attempted to disentangle effects of feeding mode, milk composition and relevant covariates on feeding interactions and outcomes. The objective of the present study was to compare effects of breastfeeding directly at the breast versus bottle-feeding expressed breast milk on feeding interactions. Mothers with less then 6-month-old infants (n = 47) participated in two counterbalanced, feeding observations. Mothers breastfed their infants directly from the breast during one visit (breast condition) and bottle-fed their infants expressed breast milk during the other (bottle condition). Masked raters later coded videos using the Nursing Child Assessment Parent-Child Interaction Feeding Scale. Infant intake was assessed. Mothers self-reported sociodemographic characteristics, infant feeding patterns (i.e. percentage of daily feedings from bottles) and level of pressuring feeding style. Mother and infant behaviours were similar during breast and bottle conditions. Percent bottle-feeding moderated effects of condition on intake (P = 0.032) greater percent bottle-feeding predicted greater intake during the bottle compared with breast condition. Effects of feeding mode were not moderated by parity or pressuring feeding style, but, regardless of condition, multiparous mothers fed their infants more than primiparous mothers (P = 0.028), and pressuring feeding style was positively associated with infant intake (P = 0.045). Findings from the present study do not support the hypothesis that feeding mode directly impacts dyadic interaction for predominantly breastfeeding mothers and infants, but rather suggest between-subject differences in feeding experiences and styles predict feeding outcomes for this population.Dose escalation is key for improved outcomes in intermediate-risk prostate cancer, including unfavorable intermediate-risk (UIR) cases. This educational report is designed to provide information about our quality high-dose 125 I seed implantation monotherapy technique in which a biologically effective dose (BED) ≧ 200 Gy is applied for treatment of intermediate-risk prostate cancer. This protocol is named the "Ten-step Method," where the rationale and principle of the method are based on the following four goals (1) The entire prostate should be covered by the prescription isodose distribution with a sufficient margin from the prostatic capsule, achieving high D90 and V100 values by 125 I seed implantation. (2) The high-dose cloud (240 Gy) should not invade the urethra or rectum. (3) In order to achieve goals (1) and (2), make the high-dose cloud intentionally along the periphery (bilateral wall to anterior wall) away from the urethra and rectum. (4) In order to achieve goal (3), seeds at the periphery, except those anterior to the rectal wall, should be placed just 1mm inside the capsule. The data obtained from a total of 137 patients with intermediate-risk prostate cancer treated with low-dose-rate (LDR) monotherapy are shown. Cy7 DiC18 mouse The dosimetry parameters were monitored at 1 month after seed implantation by using CT and MRI fusion guidance. The data at 1 month after LDR were Average D90, BED, and V100 of 125 I LDR monotherapy were 194.1 Gy, 207.3 Gy, and 99%, respectively. This ten-step method was reproducible in 137 patients with intermediate-risk prostate cancer, allowing administration of high-dose monotherapy with excellent clinical outcomes.Carpal tunnel syndrome is the most common entrapment syndrome of a peripheral nerve. The gold standard treatment is open carpal tunnel release which has a high success rate, a low complication rate, and predictable postoperative results. However, it has not been analysed yet if there is a seasonal influence on complications for carpal tunnel release, a highly elective procedure. In this retrospective study, we determine whether there is a seasonal impact on surgical site infections (SSI) and wound healing disorders (WHD) in primary carpal tunnel syndrome surgery. Between 2014 and 2018, we have assessed 1385 patients (65% female, 35% male) at a mean age of 61.9 (SD 15.3) years, which underwent open carpal tunnel release because of primary carpal tunnel syndrome. The seasonal data such as the warm season (defined as the period from 1st of June until 15th of September), the average daily and monthly temperature, and the average relative humidity were analysed. Patient demographics were examined including body mass index, alcohol and nicotine abuse, the use of anticoagulants and antiplatelet drugs as well as comorbidities.